EPYC 8124P vs Xeon Gold 6330N

CPU

GPU

EPYC 8124P

16 Cores32 Thrd125 WWMax: 3 GHz2023

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Xeon Gold 6330N

28 Cores56 Thrd165 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2021

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

EPYC 8124P

16 / 32

36,079

0.0%

Ryzen Embedded V3C48

Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350

Ryzen 7 5800XT

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

Xeon Gold 6330N

28 / 56

36,360

+0.8%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+52.4% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 42 MB).
✅Costs $1,750 less on MSRP ($639 MSRP vs $2,389 MSRP).
✅Delivers 271.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 15.2 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $2,389 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 165W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,360).

Xeon Gold 6330N

2021

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8124P across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (42 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($2,389 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
❌32% higher power demand at 165W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while EPYC 8124P moves to SP6 and DDR5.

EPYC 8124P

2023

Xeon Gold 6330N

2021

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+52.4% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 42 MB).
✅Costs $1,750 less on MSRP ($639 MSRP vs $2,389 MSRP).
✅Delivers 271.0% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 56.5 vs 15.2 PassMark/$ ($639 MSRP vs $2,389 MSRP).
✅Draws 125W instead of 165W, a 40W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (36,079 vs 36,360).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than EPYC 8124P across 39 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Smaller total L3 cache (42 MB vs 64 MB).
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.2 vs 56.5 PassMark/$ ($2,389 MSRP vs $639 MSRP).
❌32% higher power demand at 165W vs 125W.
❌Older platform position on LGA4189 with DDR4, while EPYC 8124P moves to SP6 and DDR5.

Quick Answers

So, is EPYC 8124P better than Xeon Gold 6330N?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, EPYC 8124P is ahead with a 6.7% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6330N pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark. EPYC 8124P also has the bigger cache pool with 52.4% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 42 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Xeon Gold 6330N is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 28 cores and 56 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

EPYC 8124P is the smarter buy today. EPYC 8124P is $1,750 cheaper on MSRP at $639 MSRP versus $2,389 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.7% average FPS lead across 39 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Xeon Gold 6330N is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.8% better PassMark. It is also 271.0% better value on MSRP (56.5 vs 15.2 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 8124P is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2023 vs 2021), a healthier platform with SP6 and DDR5 instead of LGA4189, and 52.4% larger total L3 cache (64 MB vs 42 MB). That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

EPYC 8124P Benchmark Check

Xeon Gold 6330N Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 6330N
1080p
low	153 FPS	189 FPS
medium	125 FPS	152 FPS
high	105 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	154 FPS
medium	111 FPS	120 FPS
high	87 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	74 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	72 FPS
medium	57 FPS	60 FPS
high	44 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	38 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 6330N
1080p
low	387 FPS	233 FPS
medium	344 FPS	208 FPS
high	281 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	224 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	327 FPS	199 FPS
medium	296 FPS	181 FPS
high	250 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	191 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	202 FPS	124 FPS
medium	186 FPS	115 FPS
high	157 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	82 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 6330N
1080p
low	856 FPS	909 FPS
medium	767 FPS	817 FPS
high	743 FPS	766 FPS
ultra	667 FPS	680 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	747 FPS
medium	573 FPS	644 FPS
high	546 FPS	604 FPS
ultra	487 FPS	536 FPS
4K
low	432 FPS	480 FPS
medium	341 FPS	379 FPS
high	305 FPS	334 FPS
ultra	250 FPS	273 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 6330N
1080p
low	902 FPS	895 FPS
medium	902 FPS	813 FPS
high	769 FPS	698 FPS
ultra	647 FPS	600 FPS
1440p
low	823 FPS	698 FPS
medium	707 FPS	613 FPS
high	596 FPS	524 FPS
ultra	488 FPS	448 FPS
4K
low	596 FPS	503 FPS
medium	521 FPS	450 FPS
high	449 FPS	394 FPS
ultra	372 FPS	343 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 8124P and Xeon Gold 6330N

EPYC 8124P

The EPYC 8124P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 18 September 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 2.45 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 64 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: SP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 36,079 points. Launch price was $639.

Xeon Gold 6330N

The Xeon Gold 6330N is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 28 cores and 56 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 42 MB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA4189. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2667. Passmark benchmark score: 36,360 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 8124P packs 16 cores / 32 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6330N offers 28 cores / 56 threads — the Xeon Gold 6330N has 12 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the EPYC 8124P versus 3.4 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6330N — a 12.5% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6330N (base: 2.45 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The EPYC 8124P is built on the Siena (2023−2024) architecture. In PassMark, the EPYC 8124P scores 36,079 against the Xeon Gold 6330N's 36,360 — a 0.8% lead for the Xeon Gold 6330N. L3 cache: 64 MB (total) on the EPYC 8124P vs 42 MB on the Xeon Gold 6330N.

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 6330N
Cores / Threads	16 / 32	28 / 56+75%
Boost Clock	3 GHz	3.4 GHz+13%
Base Clock	2.45 GHz+11%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	64 MB (total)+52%	42 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	—
Process	5 nm-50%	10 nm
Architecture	Siena (2023−2024)	—
PassMark	36,079	36,360

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 8124P uses the SP6 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Xeon Gold 6330N uses LGA4189 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 4800 on the EPYC 8124P versus 2667 on the Xeon Gold 6330N — the EPYC 8124P supports 57.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon Gold 6330N supports up to 6144 of RAM compared to 2048 — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 6 (EPYC 8124P) vs 8 (Xeon Gold 6330N). PCIe lanes: 96 (EPYC 8124P) vs 64 (Xeon Gold 6330N) — the EPYC 8124P offers 32 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SP6 (EPYC 8124P) and C621A (Xeon Gold 6330N).

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 6330N
Socket	SP6	LGA4189
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	4800+80%	2667
Max RAM Capacity	2048	6144+200%
RAM Channels	6	8+33%
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	96+50%	64

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support AVX-512 instructions, benefiting scientific computing, AI inference, and encryption workloads. Virtualization support: AMD-V, IOMMU (EPYC 8124P) vs VT-x, VT-d (Xeon Gold 6330N). Direct competitor: EPYC 8124P rivals Xeon Gold 6426Y; Xeon Gold 6330N rivals EPYC 7413.

Feature	EPYC 8124P	Xeon Gold 6330N
Integrated GPU	No	No
IGPU Model	None	None
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, IOMMU	VT-x, VT-d

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 8124P launched at $639 MSRP, while the Xeon Gold 6330N debuted at $2389. On MSRP ($639 vs $2389), the EPYC 8124P is $1750 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 8124P delivers 56.5 pts/$ vs 15.2 pts/$ for the Xeon Gold 6330N — making the EPYC 8124P the 115.1% better value option.